Scholarships and Additional Financial Aid

The Masons of California believe that a person who strives to improve himself can also improve his community and the world at large. To help future generations achieve this goal, the California Masonic Foundation and other Masonic-affiliated organizations award more than $1 million in scholarships to students every year. Scholarships awarded by the California Masonic Foundation have enabled thousands of students to attend college.

Masonic scholarships

Below are links to scholarships provided by our Youth Orders and Concordant Bodies. Most offer preference to applicants that have Masonic ties. We also encourage you to reach out directly to your local Masonic lodge as some offer their own lodge-based award. To locate a lodge near you, please visit the lodge locator.

The Masonic Youth Leadership Scholarship will focus on a particular segment of the talented, dedicated and deserving members of these Youth Orders - their state and regional leaders. These leaders include the Rainbow Grand Assembly Officers, Job's Daughters Grand Bethel Officers, and the DeMolay jurisdiction, division, and league officers. There are approximately 100 such youth leaders in any given year. To be elgibile for a Masonic Youth Leadership Scholarship, these leaders must be nominated by selected adult leaders in the Youth Orders; no direct applications are accepted.

Many of these young men and women are entering or currently enrolled in a college or university. They dedicate many hours to their Youth Order, sometimes at the sacrifice of their grades. They are often very good students, but might not have the grade point average to qualify for most scholarships. Their personal financial commitment required to be a state or regional youth leader is sometimes significant and many even have to work additional jobs to afford it. In honor and recognition of their hard work and commitment, we are proud to offer this new scholarship program specifically for them.

Investment in Success

The Investment in Success scholarship program gives high school seniors who demonstrate an active pursuit of education in spite of hardships an opportunity to attain a higher education.

Although these students may not fit the traditional profile of a high academic performer, they have overcome significant obstacles to achieve their goals, demonstrating extraordinary potential and strength of character. To be eligible for an Investment in Success scholarship, students must be nominated through one of the California Masonic Foundation's educational partnerships; no direct applications are accepted.

Learn how Investment in Success scholarships have given hard-working students a chance:

Through partnerships with higher education institutions, the Masons of California have launched College Gold Rush - a new online resource to help students, parents, and counselors access financial aid for college. Get started at collegegoldrush.org.

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From scholarships to elementary school literacy, California Masons are making a profound difference for public schools and students in need. Your gift to the Annual Fund supports public schools statewide.